flavone

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fla·vone | \ ˈflā-ˌvōn

Definition of flavone

: a colorless crystalline aromatic ketone C₁₅H₁₀O₂ found in the leaves, stems, and seed capsules of many primroses also : any of the derivatives of this ketone many of which occur as yellow plant pigments in the form of glycosides and are used as dyestuffs

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Given the limited scientific data available in humans, the remnants of your crunchy crudité provide antioxidants called flavones. — Jaclyn London, Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, "Celery Juice "Benefits" Are Total B.S., According to Nutrition Science," 16 Jan. 2019 Additional study of the blue chrysanthemums revealed that the observed color was in fact due to the combined effects of delphinidin and a class of copigments called flavones that are commonly found in flowers. — Jordan C. Axelson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "The quest for blue blooms: Scientists can finally celebrate with first blue chrysanthemums," 26 July 2017

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flavone

noun

fla·vone | \ ˈflā-ˌvōn

Medical Definition of flavone

: a colorless crystalline ketone C₁₅H₁₀O₂ found in the leaves, stems, and seed capsules of many primroses also : any of the derivatives of this ketone many of which occur as yellow plant pigments in the form of glycosides and are used as dyestuffs

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